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Summer Internship 2027 – Leeds Office
DLA Piper. Attend court hearings . Work directly with clients . Collaborate with leading professionals . Contribute to real client matters and high-value work . Participate in an interactive induction in London . Build a
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates a strong foundation in commercial law and a genuine interest in global business, with the ability to engage in high-value client matters and collaborate effectively with professionals. Committed to continuous learning and development, showcasing proactive and self-motivated behaviors essential for a successful legal career.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Law DegreeCommercial LawAAB A-Level2:1 Undergraduate DegreeCollaborative Work
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Soft Skills
ProactiveSelf-MotivatedEnthusiasm for LearningAbility to Build RelationshipsCommitment to High-Quality Outcomes
Tools & Technologies
Legal Technology
Industry Keywords
Global BusinessSustainabilityResponsible BusinessClient MattersStructured Learning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Attend court hearings
- Work directly with clients
- Collaborate with leading professionals
- Contribute to real client matters and high-value work
- Participate in an interactive induction in London
- Build a professional network with fellow interns
- Gain insight into practice and sector groups
- Complete structured learning opportunities
- Work with supervisors, buddies and mentors
- Explore legal technology, sustainability and responsible business
- Develop skills, behaviours and mindset for a career as a commercial lawyer
Requirements
What you’ll need- Law student in the second year of a three-year degree, third year of a four-year degree, final year of study, or a graduate/career changer; or non-law student in the final year of a degree, or a graduate/career changer
- If the law degree is not recognised as a qualifying law degree in the country/jurisdiction of application, must be in the final year of study or a graduate/career changer
- Achieved AAB at A-Level or equivalent
- On track to achieve, or already achieved, a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Meet the entry requirements set out on the University of Law website
- Right to work full time for the duration of the programme in the chosen location
- DLA Piper is unable to sponsor visas
- Submit only one application per year for one Summer Internship programme
- Genuine interest in global business and commercial law
- Enthusiasm for learning and exploring different practice areas
- Proactive, self-motivated and driven
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Ability to consider evidence and different viewpoints before reaching well-reasoned conclusions
- Ownership of work and commitment to high-quality outcomes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid two- to three-week internship
- In-person internship
- Interactive induction in London
- Structured learning opportunities
- Supervisors, buddies and mentors
- Opportunities to attend court hearings
- Hands-on experience with real client matters
- Professional skills development
- Networking with partners, lawyers and trainees
- Exposure to legal technology, sustainability and responsible business